SurfAid is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian Government's ANCP. Thanks to the support of the ANCP, we've been able to bring nutritional programs, clean water, sanitation, and greater access to healthcare to remote communities like those in Rote East Nusa Tenggara, empowering their development for generations to come.

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is presenting a webinar for interested contractors to learn about Australia’s international development priorities and ways to engage and partner with the new International Development Program. The session is intended for existing and potential contractors and participation from around the world is encouraged. Participants will hear from key DFAT staff working on Australia’s International Development Policy and its implementation. This includes areas of Climate Change, Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion, First Nations, Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Assistance. The webinar will also feature information on upcoming opportunities.

Australia Assists deployee Greg is a Project Coordinator with Samoa Fire Emergency Services Authority’s, and supports the organisation in their mission to ensure that vulnerable communities are reached during natural disasters, given global and regional challenges with climate change. Greg works to support the Authority’s plan to build more fire stations across both of Samoa’s main islands, which will significantly address the issue of responding on time given the long distances between the existing fire stations. (L to R) Assistant Commissioner Matofai, Manager of Corporate Services Tauiliili, RedR Regional Manager Koila Costello, Commissioner Tanuvasa, and Project Engineer Greg Blaze.

Australia Assists deployee Greg is a Project Coordinator with Samoa Fire Emergency Services Authority’s, and supports the organisation in their mission to ensure that vulnerable communities are reached during natural disasters, given global and regional challenges with climate change. Greg works to support the Authority’s plan to build more fire stations across both of Samoa’s main islands, which will significantly address the issue of responding on time given the long distances between the existing fire stations. (L to R) Assistant Commissioner Matofai, Manager of Corporate Services Tauiliili, RedR Regional Manager Koila Costello, Commissioner Tanuvasa, and Project Engineer Greg Blaze.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed is a Renewable Energy Coordination Specialist supporting the UNDP Iraq Office through the collection, analysis and presentation of data on renewable energy needs and opportunities, the identification of strategic opportunities for UNDP in this sector, the negotiation of partnerships with Government and development partners, the preparation of funding proposals, organization and participation in meetings and workshops, and support to the implementation of existing projects, among other tasks. Ahmed is pictured here in the UNDP Office.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed is a Renewable Energy Coordination Specialist supporting the UNDP Iraq Office through the collection, analysis and presentation of data on renewable energy needs and opportunities, the identification of strategic opportunities for UNDP in this sector, the negotiation of partnerships with Government and development partners, the preparation of funding proposals, organization and participation in meetings and workshops, and support to the implementation of existing projects, among other tasks. Ahmed is pictured here in the UNDP Office.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed is a Renewable Energy Coordination Specialist supporting the UNDP Iraq Office through the collection, analysis and presentation of data on renewable energy needs and opportunities, the identification of strategic opportunities for UNDP in this sector, the negotiation of partnerships with Government and development partners, the preparation of funding proposals, organization and participation in meetings and workshops, and support to the implementation of existing projects, among other tasks. Ahmed is pictured here in the UNDP Office.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed is a Renewable Energy Coordination Specialist supporting the UNDP Iraq Office through the collection, analysis and presentation of data on renewable energy needs and opportunities, the identification of strategic opportunities for UNDP in this sector, the negotiation of partnerships with Government and development partners, the preparation of funding proposals, organization and participation in meetings and workshops, and support to the implementation of existing projects, among other tasks. Ahmed is pictured here in the UNDP Office.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed is a Renewable Energy Coordination Specialist supporting the UNDP Iraq Office through the collection, analysis and presentation of data on renewable energy needs and opportunities, the identification of strategic opportunities for UNDP in this sector, the negotiation of partnerships with Government and development partners, the preparation of funding proposals, organization and participation in meetings and workshops, and support to the implementation of existing projects, among other tasks. Ahmed is pictured here following a meeting with the deputy Governate of Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) at the organisation's office in Baghdad.

Australia Assists deployee Ahmed is a Renewable Energy Coordination Specialist supporting the UNDP Iraq Office through the collection, analysis and presentation of data on renewable energy needs and opportunities, the identification of strategic opportunities for UNDP in this sector, the negotiation of partnerships with Government and development partners, the preparation of funding proposals, organization and participation in meetings and workshops, and support to the implementation of existing projects, among other tasks. Ahmed is pictured here following a meeting with the deputy Governate of Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) at the organisation's office in Baghdad.

Australia Assists deployee Lemau works with NDMO in Tuvalu to strengthen the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the Tuvalu drought response plan. Lemau also provides virtual support to the Department of Disaster Management office to lead on monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the Drought Response Plan, and uses and transfers information to, from and between the Department of Disaster Management, and other stakeholders (in-country and regional).

Australia Assists deployee Lemau works with NDMO in Tuvalu to strengthen the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the Tuvalu drought response plan. Lemau also provides virtual support to the Department of Disaster Management office to lead on monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the Drought Response Plan, and uses and transfers information to, from and between the Department of Disaster Management, and other stakeholders (in-country and regional).

Recording of a briefing delivered on 14 November 2023 to organisations implementing Partnerships for a Healthy Region projects and strategic partnerships.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

The International Trade Netwrok held the moderated discussion, 'Climate Change and Trade - How can international trade and investment, and the global rules that underpin them, contribute to net zero and climate adaption for all' at the Diplomatic Academt on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Moderaded ny Jennifer Allen, A/g Assistant Secretary, Green Economu Branch DFAT with panellists : - James Baxter, First Assistant Secretary, Office of Global Trade Negotiations - Dr Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor, ANU Centre for Climate and Energy - Tennant Reed (online), Director, Climate Change and Energy Australia Industry Group - Gaia Puleston, Assistant Secretary of Net Zero Partnerships and Innovation at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.